Demography
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Is Older Really Wiser? Maternal Age and Child Development
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Although numerous researchers have examined the potential negative consequences of teen parenthood, fewer studies have investigated how having children later in life can benefit or disadvantage those children. As the average age of first-time mothers continues to rise, especially in bigger cities, it is important to understand what this means…
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Prenatal Stress and Cognitive Function: A Natural Experiment
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It is well-documented that stress can jeopardize prenatal development. In fact, past studies have found a negative correlation between the amount of stress a mother experiences during pregnancy and the future cognitive abilities of her child. Since a child’s cognitive abilities can heavily influence his or her life outcomes, it…